Outdoor Education - Secondary Schools

Thornbridge Outdoors can provide programmes designed specifically to meet the needs and requirements of your group.

Here are some examples of programmes recently designed for Secondary Schools:

• Team building programme (for single or multiple days) for Y12 students to promote personal development, teamwork communication and time management skills at the start of their 6th Form.
  
• Geography field trips at GCSE or ‘A’ Level
  
• Revision weekends – combine revision with outdoor activities to break up their study / exam preparation.
  
• A varied and balanced programme of adventure activities, to provide enjoyment and FUN.
  
• Conservation activities on the Thornbridge site, which can be part of an ‘Eco-Schools’ programme, or as a way of ‘putting something back’ into the environment.
  
• Activities to develop confidence, teambuilding and communication skills.
  
• Inclusive activities that challenge and engage children, but ensuring that all can participate and achieve.
  
• Environmental and conservation activities, working towards and achieving the John Muir Award.
  
• Programmes for the ‘Gifted and Talented’ designed to challenge and extend personal skills and knowledge.
  
• Team building activities for newly formed classes, provide the opportunity for team development as well as enhancing self-confidence and self-esteem.
  
• School Inclusion – working with children with challenging behaviour and special educational needs.
  
• Risk Management programme – engaging pupils in assessing and managing risk in the outdoors. This could be part of a GCSE / BTEC course if appropriate.

We would be happy to discuss the aims and objectives of your visit and design a programme specifically for you.

Give us a call on 01629-640491 or simply fill in our enquiry form for more information.

 

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